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57 reviews for AMC Arizona Center 24
57 reviews in English
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Review from Kathy N.
Phoenix, AZ
Always great experience clean no lines and great 5 buck shows before noon
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8/26/2011
Great $5 deal before noon and parking is free. I like this theater and we get good deals with… Read more »
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8/26/2011
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Review from Robert M.
Why for the love of God do people take small children to an adult movie and why oh why does the theater staff allow this to happen?! HOWEEEEEEVER!!!!! we are bluntly told we can't take in our Cold Stone waffle cone ice creams because of a new "outside food and drink" policy but these three small children can run and cry and scream throughout the entire movie.I hate you people!
I paid $10.50 for my entry ticket, $13 for a soda and popcorn and you ruined my hopes of escaping from reality for not even two hours.
Parents who poorly plan and ruin movie nights for other moviegoers can SUCK IT HARD !!!!and AMC, you get caught up in the crossfire for turning a blind eye.
I'm done with you and I want my money back! -
Review from Julie B.
Extra star for multiple bike racks and being right on the Bicycle Boulevard. Ladies' restrooms are appalling. Had to check 12 stalls before locating one that was (a) flushed and (b) had toilet paper. Easy bike ride from home, but I would only go here for matinees. I used to ride by after class @ ASU downtown, and I felt scared...not my scene at all! That said, they actually show a lot of the films I actually want to see, including documentaries. I wish they served Pepsi instead of Coke. There were a ton of previews at the last film I saw. Bravo!
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5/10/2012
I can bike to this theater from my home downtown, and there are bike racks available. This is a… Read more »
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5/10/2012
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Review from Kevin G.
Oh man, no chance of me coming back here... The bathrooms were a disaster, complete with creepy guy smoking some drugs in a corner stall, and it was eerily empty, like end of the world empty, I like a bustling theater experience. So much was wrong... no student discount, no collectible cup, less than comfortable chairs. They're just lucky they have self validation, the only true joy I got out of that experience was not having to pay for parking or track down someone to punch my card. Two awful stars.
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Review from Soli A.
Tempe, AZ
This theater is creepy. Seats are comfy, popcorn isn't so bad though. but dude there was this odd stain on the screen in theater 2, Sat night, which was annoying! I payed money to be distracted by that odd looking stain on the screen. Not cool man!
BTW, went to see Young Adult (3.5/5 stars) -
Review from Bill F.
Sedona, AZ
AMC Theaters has the distinct disadvantage in Phoenix at operating in a town with a high-quality, local provider of entertainment (Harkins) and they really pale in comparison. Tonight we went to the AMC 24 at Arizona Center, which is literally right near our house, but we've been there only two or three times in as many years. Why? Because AMC doesn't offer a senior discount any longer.
For AMC Management -- Did you know that there is a huge population of older people living in condos in the downtown Phoenix location who go to moves three and four times a week? I think it is absolutely ridiculous that I could go to a Harkins and see a movie for $12-13 for two but when it's an AMC Theater, it's $20. Do they think they are so special that they warrant this extra "tax"?
The theater is generally clean and nice, but the prices on sodas and popcorn are too high, combined with the fact that they don't offer the discount to seniors. AMC, please just fold up your tent and go away. We don't need you here. -
Review from Madre L.
San Diego, CA
Very nice, HUGE theater...our first time there. There was a very friendly girl at the front desk/cash register but a very surly and unfriendly young woman sweeping the floor. I guess I'd be pissed to if I had to sweep when everyone else was having fun. There seemed to be a lot of popcorn all over the floor but the bathrooms were huge and very clean.
The theater is in a very large but almost graveyard like mall....lots of stores and such but hardly any people...how sad. The malls here in San Diego are bustling and the ones with theaters are always packed the seem to be the social hub of the mall itself.
The parking is somewhat confusing and we ended up parking out on the street. At the end of the movie, we were glad to have gone because our seats were super comfy, the sound system rocked and it was clean....just sad that it was so darn empty. Seems like a safe place to walk around anyway. -
Review from Mandi B.
I really liked this theater! I am normally more inclined to go to Harkins (gotta love that refillable movie cup and popcorn T-shirt!), but this AMC had the movie we wanted to see playing at the right times, so that's where we ended up! Great big theater with some of the most comfy seats! Since it was after 8pm, we parked on the street for free too! I didn't partake in the concession stand, so I can't remark on those services/quality/prices, but maybe next time! =)
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Review from Dolores G.
Phoenix, AZ
3 stars for the theater plus one star for being less than 3 blocks from my home.
When I was on temporary assignment to the Valley of the Sun, I lived in North Phoenix less than a 1/2 mile from Harkins Norterra (a locally owned chain, all digital theather). I had my $1 refill cup and would pick up my ticktets in pairs at Costco (so it was just 7.50 and not 10 for a movie). It spoiled me.....
When I officially moved to Phoenix and decided to live closer to the downtown office , I was excited to have a theather here next to me. I can get a wild hare, check out show times on my phone and be at the theather in 5 mintues.
It took a while for me to realize that movies during the week and on weekends before noon were $5.50 and once I signed up for the AMC movie rewards online, I began to get free stuff like a small popcorn or a free large soda for my birthday and coupons for some of the candy.
Plus if you have your ticket and take it to several restaurants in AZ Center they offer discounts or deals. Just make sure to ask!
While I can't find discounted tickets at Costco, I just have to commit to going to my movies during the week. And the theater is not fully digital it could be worse.
With the free popcorn I just pay $5.25 for a large soda, and for under $20 I am at the movies.
They validate parking. -
Review from Leroy H.
Phoenix, AZ
OK, so I enjoy movies a whole lot!!!! I usually go the midnight showing because I am so anxious to see the new movies. Even after that, I may see any particular movie several times... Yep, I'm a junkie!!!! I am originally from Atlanta, where AMC Theaters are also. i was one of those reward card persons that usually always got free popcorn or drinks and free tix because I frequent so much! Since, I've moved to PHX, many of the AMC reward programs have changed and now they charge you to be a member (that sux) and they no longer offer student or military incentives. I do like the $5 matinee movies though!
Out here, looks like Harkins is KING! They honor military and student discounts and have a nice loyalty program which includes a LOYALTY CUP where the refills are only a $1 and if you bring your popcorn bag back, you are entitled to a free popcorn refill!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!
Although the AMC 24 is minutes from my house, I now make the drive to the closest HARKINS!!!! They have won me over! -
Review from Lisa G.
Modern theatre with 24 screens. Huge!
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Review from Katrinka T.
Glendale, AZ
My favorite theatre, has the most comfortable seats for my bad spine. I will not pay you for a membership, if we wanted to pay for nothing we would go to Harkins!
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Review from Brian O.
Phoenix, AZ
Upside lots of theatres, downside, the staff are as dumb as a box of rocks. Went to the new Sherlock Holmes film yesterday afternoon. 20 people in line, one staffer, one staffer. Normally I would use the automated box to buy my ticket, but I had a gold pass. Don't feel like gold using it though! This theatre is closest to me, but it drives me nuts when they ask if I want to join their pay for rewards program. Why would I want to pay for rewards to be your customer-shish. By the way if you eat at a restaurant and have parked in the garage, validate at the theatre. They validate longer. I made the mistake of using validation once from my big Fat Greek and saved a whole dollar. I repeat one whole dollar.
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Review from Angelique A.
Phoenix, AZ
lots of screens and spacious theaters.
make sure you validate on the right side of the ticket taker! -
Review from Amanda S.
This first comment has nothing to do with the theater, but more their clientele: THANK YOU for the SILENCE!
I forgot that I actually like this place. On a Saturday night the place was not packed. The staff was very friendly - not stressed out at the snack bar and the ushers on the way out were good.
Clean bathrooms! And MANY of them. (Three to choose from, I counted. Impressive for a smaller theater.)
DH and I sat in the front "area" in the handicapped seats (no, there was no one in the theater who would have needed them). It was AWESOME. A row of two seats = just us. Quiet fellow moviegoers and NO ONE in front of us.
This place did not inspire me to say, "I will never go to another theater movie again!" which is more than I can say for my last two experiences.
Thank you! -
Review from Anthony L.
It's a great theater. Porque?
-It's clean.
-The staff is friendly, and the super cool guy who used to work at the Taco Bell drive-thru window up by Safeway works here, too.
-It's cool, as in temperature.
-The screens are really big.
-The seats are really big...and soft...and comfortable.
-The stadium seating gives you a good view.
-It's never really crowded (which, I guess, is also a negative when it comes to the vitality of downtown).
-It has 24 screens so the film you want is normally showing at the time you want to see it.
-Parking is validated in the AZ Center garage.
Por eso, me gusta the AMC at AZ Center. -
Review from Michelle L.
Phoenix, AZ
i love this theater. usually quiet in the AM if you like to take advantage of their $5 before noon promotion. they validate parking and the staff is normally pretty nice. my bf and i will normally hit up an early movie, then stick around and grab lunch at one of the restaurants near by.
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Review from Shannon C.
Phoenix, AZ
This is by far the least crowded theater in the valley. I just saw a movie during it's opening weekend, and the theatre was almost empty. I've actually spent Christmas morning here, two years running. Still not busy.
Who can complain about 4 hours of validated, covered parking, either? -
Review from Aaron A.
Phoenix, AZ
I'm about to blow my secret.. I know I may be making a huge mistake but here it is..
THIS THEATER IS NEVER CROWDED!!
I know that posting this info is totally going to screw this dynamic, but I figured I'd let you in on this little secret.
I've seen so many opening night flicks here because of the lack of crowds; Star Wars, Spiderman 3, Cloverfield and I have never had to struggle with lines.
Ooooohh, also-they have this fancy ass kiosk that you can access outside to buy your tix that noone uses. Utilizing this gizmo lets you not wait in the ticket buying lines!
One more thing.. on the off chance that there is a line waiting to get into the opening night screening, take the elevator to the second level and enter through the secret door at the top of the theater! If they give you grief, do what my friend Diana did and pitch a fit "IT'S NOT POSTED" then they'll let you in! Primo seats!Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Amy D.
Cool stuff about this AMC:
Kenny at the ticket office
CenPho location
Arizona Center
Parking garage WITH validation!
Clean lobby/bathrooms
Not-so-cool:
Prices
Our theater smelled like feet. -
Review from Glenn D.
Tacoma, WA
For my 100th review, I wanted it to be special so I decided to pick a place where I spend at least one morning of just about every weekend: The AMC 24 at AZ Center.
There isn't much else I can say that everyone else hasn't already said. What other theater can you show up to 5 minutes before the movie and still get the middle seat with the footrest bar? They have $5 movies before noon every day (including new releases) which is a bargain that can't be beat. You get free refills on soda too. They always have the newest movies and usually have at least one strange indie movie.
Along with all of the great stuff about the theater, you can go get $2 mimosas at 1130 before the show or a $5 footlong at Subway and bring it in for your flick. Plus, it's only a couple blocks from the light rail stop so there is really no excuse for not going to the best AMC in the valley! -
Review from Mark D.
One of my favorite theatres in the valley. Why? Because it's never crowded. Ever. I've been there on weekend nights, weekday evenings, middle of the afternoon - nobody there, I don't get it. But it makes for a much more enjoyable movie-going experience. Otherwise, same as every other theater in town.
Saw Space Monkeys with my lil bro this afternoon, which was amusing - a little fast & loose with the science for my taste, but in its defense it was an animated picture about monkeys in space - but once again, nobody there. I think there were maybe four or five other folks in the theater. Granted it was Space Chimps, but even out in the lobby, hardly anybody around.
One note about the parking garage (besides don't forget to get your ticket validated): The signs on the wall with the big '5' on them - that's the speed limit, not the floor number. One night me and my friend walked around forever looking for the car because when we pulled up I said, "We're on 5, don't forget it." Yes, I'm admitting it, in front of everyone. It was my fault. Now let it go... Yeah, so we walked around and around the 5th floor forever trying to find the car. It was down on 2, btw. oops.Listed in: Big Brother
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Review from AMber W.
This is the best movie theater in the world. Why? Because nobody ever goes here. More than likely a result of the light rail or people just not wanting to go downtown for a movie. But honestly, only once have I ever gotten a bad seat and it was opening night for the Simpsons and we showed up ten minutes before the show.
Parking validation rules. Their popcorn rules. Their blue icees rule.
Did I mention this was my favorite movie theater?Listed in: Places I have fallen asleep
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Review from Lyndsay W.
Phoenix, AZ
So, for the last couple of years, the hubs and I have been die-hard Harkins fans. It's a local company, the theatres are clean, the popcorn is good, and best of all, you can get a plastic cup for the same price as a regular drink that can be refilled for just $1.
That said, AMC Arizona Center had an uphill battle to fight when we decided to ride our bikes over yesterday because there isn't a Harkins within biking distance.
I thought ahead and got the AMC MovieWatcher card in the mail, which we used, though it didn't get us anything off the price of the movie or anything special at concessions (I think I knew that already though). The prices are reasonable - $10 for the two of us for a Saturday morning matinee isn't too bad!
The price for concessions was a little spendy, but everyone knows that already.
We ended up spending $2.25 more than we would have at Harkins... and we didn't spend any money on gas, so I think they did well price-wise.
The ushers and ticketpeople were very friendly and nice, and the theater is very clean, except for the bathroom (and as Amy D. noted, the theater smelled like feet. What gives, AMC?).
The loo was 98% clean - and that 2% is icky. Stop reading here if you are of the sensitive of stomach.
There was poo on the floor in the next stall over from mine. No, not a little drip. A whole turdlet. Someone missed the bowl entirely. This can certainly not be blamed on the cleaners of the bathroom - so I can't really dock them any stars for that, but ew!!! That is so gross.
Back to the review. I would definitely go back to AMC. It's close, convenient, and I think that MovieWatcher card will get us something good someday. -
Review from Hayden W.
Litchfield Park, AZ
I live on the other side of town and usually always go to the AMC Westgate theatre. I was attending the state fair in October and wanted to catch a movie afterwards. I heard there was a theatre down town so me and my kids went to catch a screening of Puss in boots. I was shocked by how empty the auditorium was for a kid's movie on it's first weekend and in mid-day. The seats were a little uncomfortable, but was a good experience.
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Review from Diana F.
Phoenix, AZ
AMC... so expensive, sometimes worth it. The theatres are nice, and usually clean. The reason I choose them sometimes over Harkins is really quite silly: I love their little butter bar they have. Hey, why should someone else be in charge of my popcorn butter dispensement? Also, they put jalepenos out at the butter bar, and I really love to add them to my popcorn.
So I took away one star for being so over priced. And I took away another star for this experience from the other day. I went to see the opening night release of Spiderman 3 (DON'T waste your money: it ended up being terrible), for which there was a long line. I was with a group of friends, and I knew about a little secret: there is a mezzanine on the second floor from which there is an entrance/exit to all of the large theatres. So we all went up to the mezzanine to wait until they began to let people into the theatre, at which point we, too, would enter, without having to wait in line.
Now, I know what we were doing wasn't exACTly legit. But still, more than a few employees saw us and said nothing. And a cop came along to check our tickets and make sure we weren't trying to do the ole theatre switcheroo. So it seemed like it was going to be fine. THEN, right when they were going to open up the theatre this manager-type, who totally takes her supervisory movie theatre role a little too seriously, came up and told us we had to go downstairs and get in the end of the line!! How unfair is that??!? I mean, if they had told us right when we got up there, we might have had a decent slot. But there was no way I was going to pay $9.50 for a ticket to sit in the very first row.
So what did I do? I threw a fit. Well, not a crazy-person screaming fit, but the 'i'm not going to leave until you agree that i'm right' kind of fit. I pointed out that there is no posted policy that says we can't enter from the top, and no employees had yet stated that, so really she was being unreasonable. She consented, but told us to wait right there, she'd be right back. Well, by this time people had begun to enter the theatre. So do you think we waited right there? Absolutely not. We entered, got killer seats, and watched one of the worst movies I've seen in a long time. -
Review from Julie P.
As far as movie theaters go, this isn't too bad. As others have stated, the Movie Watcher Card is a must. I think it averages out to a free movie and small popcorn with every 15 and on the other visits, free red ropes every 5 visits, and $1.50 off popcorn or drink on the rest. This could be the because I have a bajillion points (resulting from a post divorce inability to sleep anywhere but movie theaters period).
Parking used to be an issue, but as the Arizona Center's popularity has declined over the years, not so much. The other plus for parking is that it is covered, which in the summer rates a huge WOOHOO. One suggestion on validating would be to remember to do it when you are entering the theater. The little machines that used to be located near the rear concession disappeared when they switched systems, so unless you want to hike back to the front, save yourself some steps.
Best feature: wait a couple of weeks after the movie opens and you will be like the only one in the room; creating your own private screening. Never been huge on PDAs but it is nice to know that you could act like a teenager if you wanted to and it's super cool to see a movie without ten thousand screaming children on occasion.
Worst feature: the football field length hike to your screen. Maybe it's because I do wait a couple of weeks to avoid the crowds, but I always seem to be stuck back in either screen 23 or 24. This also makes popcorn or drink refills a little inconvenient... go in the middle of the flick and you could miss the center third of the movie.Listed in: Go Out...Laundry...Go…
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Review from Maurice G.
Austin, TX
If you are going to spend almost $40 between two people to see a film and get the "perfect co-stars" #2 combo (1 Large popcorn 2 Large sodas) and a bag of peanut M&Ms, you better be sure that you are going to LOVE your movie experience.
And this place is exactly it for me.
First of all, this place is NEVER crowded ... which leads to less people talking all over MY movie, or texting, or just generally being muledicks in MY theater ... and, when i refer to "MY movie" and "MY theater", it really does feel as such because it is so roomy in the giant stadium-style theater with very few others around you. It is not uncommon to get an entire row to yourself, even on a Friday or Saturday night, and it feels uncannily like being in your own personal living room, if your living room had a 50 foot wide screen, THX surround sound, and cup holders.
Also, because there are just not a whole lot of youth living downtown (combined with the availability of many, many other screens around the valley), there is just not that element of nuisance here (i know this makes me sound older than 29, but kids/teens are a pain in the arse at movie theaters).
My only complaint is that the service at the concession stands is agonizingly sllloooooow. Still, their popcorn is fresh and they DO have self-serve butter and jappers. Mmmmm!Listed in: Phoenix Sights
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Review from adrian f.
Phoenix, AZ
This theater is instantly my favorite. Why? Because it's downtown, and NOBODY comes here. No joke. You could probably have come here to see Harry Potter on opening night, bought your ticket, waltzed right in, and sat wherever you wanted. I'll have to test that theory next time a huge movie debuts! Located in the Arizona Center, this theater is really only convenient to tourists, and locals that are familiar with the location and parking situation! The theater is surrounded by restaurants and bars, making it an ideal spot to catch dinner and a movie, and possibly some late night drinks!
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Review from Alexander C.
Scottsdale, AZ
No comfy big ass rocking seats..
No souvenir cup for 1.00 refills..
No super cute boys making gourmet popcorn..
Not locally owned..
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Review from Anthony A.
Phoenix, AZ
This is one of my most favorite movie theaters in Phoenix! Like most other yelpers have pointed out, it's hardly ever crowded, even during the summer and its mindless "blockbusters". Even with ASU being downtown, it's hard to find a theater inside with more than 10 people.
Harkins may offer popcorn t-shirts and $1 drink cups, but I'll take this one thanks to the lack of moviegoers. You hardly have to worry about rushing to find a good seats or phones ringing in the middle of a film. There's only one time out of the years I've been going here where I had to tell a group to shut it, and that was after the manager asked them to be quiet too.
Plus, it's close to buses and light rail stops, and there's a Subway and Starbucks to sneak your food in, not that I would do such a thing... -
Review from Anthony T.
Phoenix, AZ
They have $5 movies before 6pm during the week.... ch-ching!
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Review from Tim J.
Upland, CA
This is the closest theatre to me, so we go there all the time. The lines are usually long and there are two people selling tickets at most, so get there early.
Once you are in you are greeted by a friendly employee who will direct you to your theater, which may be a distance away, since the theatre is so large (24 screens).
If you want to purchase something at the snack bar, forget about it unless you are half an hour early. For whatever reason, popcorn, nachos or whatever your ordered, it is a major undertaking to get to you.
But the theatres are clean, the staff is friendly and there are usually plenty of open spots. And I can't blame the theatre for the occasional arse who decides to have a conversation during the movie, kick the back of my seat or eat popcorn like a camel chewing on Fritos. -
Review from Si R.
Portland, OR
I've never been a fan of AMC's New York-like prices (matinees aside), but I can't argue with 24 screens smack in the middle of my neighborhood. I'm really surprised this place hasn't been flooded with ASU Downtown students, but hey, I'm not complaining. It's quiet (I've never been to a sold out screening here), it's convenient and parking is validated.
So, what's the complaint? Well, maybe it's TOO quiet. Sometimes it's just downright creepy, especially when walking in from 3rd Street through the Arizona Center when no one is there. I'm also not satisfied with the service at times, especially during the week when no one is there. I generally feel the place is overstaffed, but I've witnessed a ton of goofing off and some dirty theatres -
Review from John M.
Phoenix, AZ
All of the reviews are spot on -- this AMC Theatre is excellent because it's big and never crowded. Although this can sometime hinder the movie-going experience as a fun crowd can make for a fun movie, the lack of a crowd is an overall plus. Good seats are always available and you don't have to worry about getting there early to secure a spot.
Plus, parking is really easy here too. Just park in the structure at the corner of 5th and Fillmore, take the brief walk to the theatre, and remember to validate your parking in the theatre after the movie is over. Covered parking for free is always a win in Phoenix. -
Review from Sapna G.
By far THE BEST AMC theatre I have EVER been to. Why you ask? Well it's like this:
- Not only is it a massive AMC theatre, but it's located in a plaza/esplanade. Inside there are shops, restaurants, a full-fledged garden, fountains, a drug store, and the list goes on and on! It honestly felt like a place you'd find on the strip in Vegas.
- It's air conditioned - it was one of the few places we could find recluse from 115 degrees Fahrenheit weather on a Sunday morning.
- The seats were comfy, the theatre and screen were massive
- Since there are so many restaurants and shops in the same plaza, right after we walked out of the movie, within 10 feet we found the perfect restaurant to eat lunch at.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I looooooove movies. That said, you know when I give a theatre 5 stars, it's cause it truly is the best there is. Check this place out, you can thank me later. -
Review from Erin S.
Phoenix, AZ
This is a good movie theatre but not the best.
Pros:
- Never seems packed
- Seats are comfortable
- Customer service is good
- Popcorn is tasty and always hot
- Movies aren't too loud
- Free refills on large popcorn/drinks
Cons:
- Many times they seem to have problems with the film.. not centered, jumps around on the screen, has annoying lines that jump all over the place.
- Bathrooms aren't very clean
- Don't offer Ice Tea, like the other AMC (not a big deal, but when you don't drink soda your only left with water or very sugary lemonade)
- Not a lot of eyes open to what's going on, teen kind of rule the place going from movie to movie without paying, and when there is a problem with the film, its hard to find someone to help you.
Overall is awesome that there is a movie theatre downtown and is buy some good restaurants -
Review from Stephanie L.
Maricopa, AZ
Nice and Clean. Only thing I didn't like is it didn't seem that the chairs leaned back. They looked like they were newer, but still sat straight up. It was super awesome that it was dead. Saw Transformers, and I think it was the second weekend it had been opened so I expected way more people than were there. I think I'm going to have to go back just for that fact alone.
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Review from Don C.
Peoria, AZ
This AMC isn't as good as the other ones that are out there. The staff is kind of clumsy on the day that I went. And the parking garage has small parking spaces. Its ok, but their are better ones like I said.
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Review from Eddie D.
Phoenix, AZ
LOVE the matinee prices!
